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About IQ4Science

Integrity & Quality for Science

We help scientists build the skills and habits that make research trustworthy, clearly communicated and well led.

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Our mission

Good science is more than good results

Research integrity, data quality, clear communication and sound leadership are rarely taught in a structured way. They are usually learned slowly, informally — and sometimes the hard way.

IQ4Science exists to teach them deliberately: through practical, collaborative learning that participants can apply to their own work immediately.

How we teach

  • Practical

    Concepts are applied in realistic project work, not left in slides.

  • Collaborative

    Participants learn with and from each other, in defined team roles.

  • Rigorous and humane

    High standards, delivered in an environment that is welcoming and inspiring.

People

Founder

Founder, IQ4Science

Frank Hernandez, PhD

Senior Associate Professor in Molecular Medicine

  • Linköping University, Sweden
  • Tecnun – University of Navarra, San Sebastián, Spain

IQ4Science is an independent educational initiative dedicated to scientific integrity, research quality, leadership and communication. Its founder brings an international academic perspective shaped by research and teaching in Sweden and Spain.

Academic affiliations are listed for information only. IQ4Science is not organised, sponsored, endorsed or operated by Linköping University or the University of Navarra.

The faculty of the 2027 Summer School will be announced on this website.

Training areas

For Organisations

Corporate Training

IQ4Science also designs tailored training for research organisations, laboratories and companies in Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), research integrity, data integrity and scientific communication.

Corporate training
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